Sedation Medications

Definition of Sedation: 1. The act of calming, especially by the administration of a sedative.

2. The state of being calm.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Sedation

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Sedation. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
secobarbital systemic (Pro, More...) class: barbiturates	0 review(s)	Rate It!	10
phenobarbital systemic (Pro, More...) class: barbiturate anticonvulsants, barbiturates	0 review(s)	Rate It!	9.5
pentobarbital systemic (Pro, More...) class: barbiturates	0 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
promethazine systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics	3 review(s)	Rate It!	8.7
lorazepam systemic (Pro, More...) class: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, miscellaneous antiemetics	2 review(s)	Rate It!	8.4
trazodone systemic (Pro, More...) class: phenylpiperazine antidepressants	15 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
fentanyl systemic (Pro, More...) class: narcotic analgesics	1 review(s)	Rate It!	7.8
hydroxyzine systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	2 review(s)	Rate It!	7.6
chloral hydrate systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	1 review(s)	Rate It!	5.5
butabarbital systemic (Pro, More...) class: barbiturates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
dexmedetomidine systemic (More...) class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
pentazocine systemic (Pro, More...) class: narcotic analgesics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
amobarbital systemic (More...) class: barbiturates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
mephobarbital systemic (Pro, More...) class: barbiturate anticonvulsants, barbiturates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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Latest Sedation Blog Post

Newer Medication May Offer Advantages Over Agents Commonly Used For Sedation of Intensive Care Unit Patients
CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2009—Use of the sedative dexmedetomidine for critically ill patients resulted in less time on a ventilator and less delirium compared to patients administered a more commonly used drug, according to a study in the February 4 issue of...

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